Eling Estate, Eling Estate Office, Newbury (2026)

Eling Estate extends to just under 5,000 acres and comprises agricultural land, woodland, residential and commercial properties.

18/08/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE - FORESTRY WORKS
SUMMER 2026

For information, we have forestry contractors working in Box Wood, States Hill and Pheasants Hill, from today. Please see the attached plan.

Areas of these woodlands are being thinned, which means that selected trees are being felled to allow space for other trees to grow and mature. This also allows more light to reach the ground for the benefit of flora and fauna.

This forms part of our woodland management plan and whilst it may appear destructive, it improves the health and diversity of the woodland. The recovery is swift – usually within a growing season or two.

We do our very best to be mindful of wildlife habitat and carry out surveys prior to work taking place to minimise the impact of works.

There will unfortunately be a mess created, but hopefully this will be minimised while the ground is so dry.

Access to some paths may be restricted or disrupted, but paths will be reinstated as soon as possible. As far as possible, we will keep machinery off the pedestrian access paths.

Please be aware of these works taking place and adhere to warning signage put up for your safety. We can maintain access to these woodlands provided that users act responsibly. Please keep well clear of any machinery and wood stacks.

For information, please contact the Estate Office.

14/04/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2025 - 26 planting season 🌱🪏

We have planted over 10,000 trees here on Eling Estate
with the help of CARMA and the numerous clients they inspired to come and get stuck in

It’s been a great year and we can’t wait to see the progress these hedges make in the years to come 🌳

02/04/2026

Huge thank you to the lads who came to the office this morning and offered to do a litter pick around the areas of mountain bike trails in the woods. We won't embarrass them, but they know who they are. It is much appreciated. We hope others will follow this lead and keep these areas tidy.

Just a reminder that in general, cycling and horse riding is not permitted in the woods, albeit that they are open to users on foot.

The area around Grimsbury Hillfort (hatched red on the plan) is out of bounds for bikes and horses. This is a scheduled ancient monument and is protected by law. Damaging it through making trails etc is a criminal offence. Please adhere to signage.

We do have an area where we allow mountain biking in the spirit of provision for the local community; but if it is to continue it needs to be kept free of litter and any jumps are ONLY to be built by specific agreement to those we are working with. The reason is to ensure that they are safe (rollable) to use and are built properly.

Please continue to use these areas responsibly and look after it, or we'll have no option but to withdraw consent.

We are in the process of creating a network of all weather access paths for all users (on foot, bike and horse) around the Estate which will improve enjoyment all round, but please bear with us while we are working on these.

For more info, contact [email protected]

24/03/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE - Foot path works and temporary car park closure

Please be aware of works due to commence to improve footpaths in this area.

We are carrying out some improvement works to footpaths to create better, more accessible routes for walkers and visitors.
We will be resurfacing some of the wetter areas, improving drainage and installing way markers. A rough map shows the desired area.

The Green dot with the P symbol locates where there is a temporary car park closure. This is to store materials for the works.

These works form part of a wider project to create a route from Cold Ash to the Eling Way following on from path works completed last year. These paths will form part of a new route called Grimsbury Trails

Please be cautious of moving vehicles whilst on site or choose an alternative walk during this time.

If you have any queries, please contact the Estate Office on: 01635 200268 or email [email protected]

13/02/2026

Do you have an interest in Butterflies? 🦋
Or simply just enjoy using our woodlands?🌲

If you are interested in learning more about completing a butterfly survey or would like to sign up for us please email

[email protected]

surveys take around 30 minutes to walk and could be done on your dog walk 🐾

Address

Eling Estate Office
Newbury
RG189UF

Telephone

+441635200268

Website

http://Elingestate.co.uk/

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